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Confusion around Chesterfield junctions as to whether motorists or cyclists have priority

Council says motorists must give way but road markings say otherwise

Tue, Apr 11, 2017 15:18

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GB cyclist Katy Marchant says she “never had a problem” with culture at British Cycling – a year after scathing attack on coaches

Last year, she joined Jess Varnish in criticising selection process after pair failed to qualify for team sprint at Rio

Tue, Apr 11, 2017 14:56

Suspended sentence for Yorkshire driver who killed oncoming cyclist while overtaking

Told by judge he should have waited before attempting manoeuvre

Tue, Apr 11, 2017 12:16

Raleigh owner Accell Group gets €845m bid from Pon Holdings, which owns brands including Cervélo

Bidder sees “excellent strategic fit” between the two groups – deal would create one of world’s biggest bike businesses

Tue, Apr 11, 2017 10:56

Lego cycling videos: bike shops, riding the trails and construction helmet advocacy

“We sell bicycles”

Tue, Apr 11, 2017 09:20

British Cycling updates on independent review action plan – as report again delayed

Response of riders and staff has been "very encouraging" says governing body chair Jonathan Browning

Tue, Apr 11, 2017 08:53

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Villagers hold birthday party for pothole – complete with cake

Residents of Plumtree in Nottinghamshire have been urging council to fix defect for two years

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 19:24

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Lost in France – rider ends up on motorway after abandoning Paris-Roubaix (+ video)

Andrea Guardini was escorted off busy road by Gendarmes – but says reports of his arrest were exaggerated

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 15:35

Abus reveals GameChanger aero helmet

New design used by professionals from Movistar Team will be available later in the year

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 15:20

#mycyclingweekend: Summer sun in April?

This weekend we were the envy of the cycling world. Stunning weather, gorgeous roads, and the odd classic British treat: here are our favourite shots.

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 14:18

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Audio – Trans Con talking: road.cc blogger VecchioJo and four other riders discuss this year’s Transcontinental Race

We met up with them at Bespoked in Bristol to find out why someone would ride across a continent, and more

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 13:36

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Paris-Roubaix 2017 video round-up – including on-bike footage

Our selection of some of the top footage from yesterday's big race

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 12:06

Lapierre launches new Pulsium at Paris-Roubaix

Integrated elastomer to reduce vibrations and increased frame stiffness for French company's endurance model

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 11:22

Bianchi launches Oltre XR3 aero race bike

New model uses brand's Countervail technology that's designed to reduce vibration

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 10:25

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A tale of two Belgians – Greg van Avermaet and Tom Boonen reflect on Paris-Roubaix

BMC Racing riders Paris-Roubaix win sees him dominate the cobbles in 2017 the same way Boonen did five years ago

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 10:16

We have a winner! £500 worth of tech in our Ultimate Tech Giveaway

We have a winner! Cool gadgets from Cycliq, Outdoor Tech, Ogio and more in our Ultimate Pursuits Ultimate Tech Giveaway

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 10:05

Specialized unveil S-Works Hell of the North 28mm tyres at Paris-Roubaix

New 28mm tubular and clincher tyres added to 2017 tyre range

Mon, Apr 10, 2017 09:56

Tom Pidcock becomes third GB winner of Paris-Roubaix Juniors

17-year-old from Yorkshire adds cobbled Classic win to junior world title in cyclo-cross

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 20:25

Ofo, China’s ‘Uber for Bikes’, says it will only trial 20 bikes in Cambridge initially

Company confirms it has shipped 500 bikes to UK - but not all of them are destined for university city

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 17:45

2011 Paris Roubaix 08 Arenberg cobbles Simon MacMichael

Greg van Avermaet wins the fastest ever Paris-Roubaix

A Belgian win - but no fairytale end to Tom Boonen's career

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 15:17

Brighton cycle lane (CC BY 2.0 by Les Chatfield:Flickr)

Hit and run driver kills pensioner while on bail for cyclist incident

It was the second time he was caught driving dangerously in Brighton

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 14:25

After Mike Hall’s death, local riders say Canberra roads are safe

Cyclists in Australia's capital say they will continue to enjoy riding

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 14:12

The Garden Bridge as envisioned by Heatherwick Studio

Report recommends public funding of Garden Bridge be pulled

Dame Margaret Hodge finds costs have spiralled to £200m with £70m funding shortfall

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 13:39

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Cyclist off work for 3 months after “out of control dog” crossed his path

Train driver says animals need to be kept on a lead

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 10:06

Driverless shuttle test set for London shared-use cycle path

Oxford-based autonomous tech firm will run test on Greenwich riverside over the next three weeks

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 09:09